State the formula for the magnitude of acceleration of an ideal two-mass system…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

State the formula for the magnitude of acceleration of an ideal two-mass system (Atwood machine) consisting of masses

m_1

and

m_2

connected by a light, inextensible string over a frictionless pulley, when

m_2 > m_1